Guest Post from Beer Is OK
So, you’ve just upgraded your outdoor kitchen with the newest (and dare we say best) accessory – a GrowlerWerks uKeg pressurised growler.
What next?
It’s time to fill it up with your favourite craft beer.
While there are a few breweries in Perth’s northern corridor that offer growler refills, why not stop in at your favourite Perth bottle shop on your way home. Visiting a bottle shop which has its own growler refill station will give you a selection of the freshest beers from a wide range of local and international breweries.
To help you find a growler refill station close by to one of The Outdoor Chefs locations in Joondalup and Osborne Page, we’ve created an interactive map with some of our recommended locations.
Northern Suburbs Growler Refill Stations
To see what’s on tap at your local bottle shop, head over to their Facebook page where most bottle shops will update their growler fill list as a new keg is tapped.
Ashby Cellarbrations Superstore
Location: 131 Pinjar Rd, Ashby WA 6065
The Ashby Liquor Superstore is a crown favourite amongst the craft beer community, offering a wide selection of craft beers in cans, bottles and on tap. Take your brand new growler to The Ashby, just a stone's throw from The Outdoor Chef’s Joondalup location.
Liquor Barons Ellenbrook
Location: 2/20 Sunray Cir, Ellenbrook WA 6069
Live a bit further inland?
Have your growler filled at Liquor Barons Ellenbrook for a selection of 4 fresh keg options on tap. Liquor Barons Ellenbrook also hosts the occasional beer tasting, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Liquor Barons Marmion
Location: 16/19 Sheppard Way, Marmion WA 6056
Stop in at Liquor Barons Marmion for a selection of 6 rotating beers from local breweries. They also run occasional promotions offering discounts on growler fills – so keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming promotions.
Scarborough Cellars
Location: 166A Scarborough Beach Rd, Scarborough WA 6019
Scarborough Cellars also has 6 rotating taps on offer and their current ‘Wet Your Whistle Wednesday’ promotion offers 20% off on Wednesdays (11am - 7pm). If you prefer your craft beer by the can or bottle, they also offer an excellent selection of craft beer and seasonal releases instore.
International Beer Shop
Location: 256 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007
As the name suggests, International Beer Shop specialises in bringing the best craft beer from around the globe to Perth. There are 4 rotating taps to choose from with occasional promotions (such as 20% off on ‘Tightarse Tuesdays’).
They also made some hilarious promotional videos that are posted to their Facebook page – so head over and give them a like.
Gangemi’s Fine Wines & Food
Location: 1288 Hay St, West Perth WA 6005
Gangemi’s don’t just specialise in fine wines and food, they also stock some amazing craft beers. Have your growler filled with one of the 4 craft beers on rotating selection at their West Perth location.
Common Beer Growler Questions
How big is a growler of beer?
A growler of beer usually refers to a 64oz (1.89 litres) container used to transport draft beer from your favourite bottle shop or brewery to consume at a later date.
How long does growler beer last?
It’s recommended that you consume your growler beer within 36 hours of bottling. This will give you the best-tasting beer with lowest chances of reduced carbonation.
Recently, more advanced pressurised growlers have hit the market, such as the GrowlerWerks uKeg growler sold at The Outdoor Chef. These growlers use carbon dioxide canisters to keep your draft beer fresher for longer.
Pressurised growlers can keep your beer fresh for up to a few weeks.
How do I clean a growler bottle?
Growlers are very simple to clean and reuse.
If possible, try to clean your growler immediately after use to reduce the chance of bacteria build up. Cleaning immediately after use reduces the need for soap. All you’ll need to do is fill, swirl and empty with hot water 3 to 4 times. Then, leave the beer growler to air dry, preferably upside down so the water can drip out.
Author Bio
This article is written by Alex Hamilton from Beer Is OK – a local Perth beer blog and brewery guide. Beer Is OK gives beer enthusiasts a place to share their favourite beer venues, latest craft beer releases and more.